RECON: TNO occultation with 612688

Event between (612688) 03UT292 and star GA0940:02488713 with event index number of 2817262

Geocentric closest approach at 2026/01/01 03:15:18 UTC

J2000 position of star is 07:05:13.3 +04:49:42
Equinox of date position of star is 07:06:24.4 +04:47:36
Stellar brightness G=16.6, use SENSEUP=128 with the MallinCam and and exposure time of 2 seconds with the QHY174 camera.
Star is 44 degrees from the moon. Moon is 92% illuminated.
TNO apparent brightness V=21.5

[RECON map]
TNO is 27.7 AU from the Sun and 26.8 AU from the Earth.
The TNO is moving 23.7 km/sec on the sky relative to the star, or, 4.4 arcsec/hr.
The 1-sigma error in the time of the event is 281 seconds.
The 1-sigma cross-track error in the shadow position is 1984 km.
The sky-plane scale is 19413.9 km/arcsec.

The TNO has an absolute magnitude Hv=7.1
Diameter=231.2 km assuming a 5% albedo -- 9.8 sec chord
Diameter=94.4 km assuming a 30% albedo -- 4.0 sec chord
Dynamical classification is 3:2E
 
 
 
 
 
 

Star training set for 612688, (2026/01/01 03:15UT)
Object            RA         Dec     mag  sep  mel
Betelgeuse     05:56:34.8 +07:24:35  0.4 17.60  29
Alhena         06:39:12.8 +16:22:29  1.9 13.39  33
PPM 151953     07:08:29.2 +04:52:05  5.9  0.48  44
PPM 151861     07:05:45.3 +04:31:53  7.4  0.33  44
PPM 151913     07:07:14.4 +04:49:54  9.5  0.16  44
612688         07:06:36.1 +04:47:15 16.6        44
Positions are for equinox of date

This table contains the target star visibility for the RECON network. The observing range has been set to a maximum of 3.2 sigma about the mid-time.
The median site spacing is **** km RECON observability=0.1 and success probability=18.8%
Site Site mid-time
(UT)
Sun alt
(deg)
Sky Moon Star alt
(deg)
Star az
(deg)
Target Observing Time
(UT)
X-track
(km)
Sleaford 03:17:56 -37.9 Dark Up 20.8 109.9 Low 03:02:56 - 03:32:56 -826
Kamloops 03:18:15 -29.1 Dark Up 12.4 97.6 Really Low 03:03:15 - 03:33:15 -875
Kelowna 03:18:17 -29.6 Dark Up 13.1 98.1 Really Low 03:03:17 - 03:33:17 -942
Peachland 03:18:18 -29.4 Dark Up 12.9 97.9 Really Low 03:03:18 - 03:33:18 -949
Summerland 03:18:18 -29.5 Dark Up 13.0 97.9 Really Low 03:03:18 - 03:33:18 -962
Penticton 03:18:18 -29.6 Dark Up 13.1 98.0 Really Low 03:03:18 - 03:33:18 -967
Oliver 03:18:19 -29.6 Dark Up 13.1 97.9 Really Low 03:03:19 - 03:33:19 -995
Anarchist Mountain Observatory 03:18:20 -29.7 Dark Up 13.3 98.0 Really Low 03:03:20 - 03:33:20 -1009
Victoria 03:18:24 -27.0 Dark Up 10.7 94.8 Really Low 03:03:24 - 03:33:24 -1028
Tonasket 03:18:21 -29.6 Dark Up 13.3 97.9 Really Low 03:03:21 - 03:33:21 -1034
Okanogan 03:18:22 -29.5 Dark Up 13.2 97.7 Really Low 03:03:22 - 03:33:22 -1060
Brewster 03:18:23 -29.4 Dark Up 13.1 97.5 Really Low 03:03:23 - 03:33:23 -1080
Manson/Chelan 03:18:24 -29.1 Dark Up 12.9 97.2 Really Low 03:03:24 - 03:33:24 -1095
Wenatchee 03:18:26 -29.0 Dark Up 12.9 96.9 Really Low 03:03:26 - 03:33:26 -1132
Ellensburg 03:18:27 -28.8 Dark Up 12.8 96.7 Really Low 03:03:27 - 03:33:27 -1165
Yakima 03:18:29 -28.8 Dark Up 12.8 96.6 Really Low 03:03:29 - 03:33:29 -1198
Toppenish/White Swan 03:18:29 -28.9 Dark Up 12.9 96.7 Really Low 03:03:29 - 03:33:29 -1217
PNWRO 03:18:29 -29.9 Dark Up 14.0 97.7 Really Low 03:03:29 - 03:33:29 -1255
Goldendale 03:18:31 -28.6 Dark Up 12.7 96.2 Really Low 03:03:31 - 03:33:31 -1260
The Dalles 03:18:32 -28.3 Dark Up 12.5 95.9 Really Low 03:03:32 - 03:33:32 -1277
Maupin 03:18:33 -28.3 Dark Up 12.6 95.9 Really Low 03:03:33 - 03:33:33 -1312
Sisters 03:18:36 -27.9 Dark Up 12.4 95.4 Really Low 03:03:36 - 03:33:36 -1383
Bend 03:18:37 -28.1 Dark Up 12.6 95.5 Really Low 03:03:37 - 03:33:37 -1405
Oregon Observatory 03:18:37 -28.0 Dark Up 12.5 95.4 Really Low 03:03:37 - 03:33:37 -1419
North Lake 03:18:39 -28.3 Dark Up 12.9 95.6 Really Low 03:03:39 - 03:33:39 -1477
Chiloquin 03:18:42 -27.5 Dark Up 12.3 94.8 Really Low 03:03:42 - 03:33:42 -1530
Klamath Falls 03:18:43 -27.5 Dark Up 12.4 94.8 Really Low 03:03:43 - 03:33:43 -1560
Lakeview 03:18:42 -28.6 Dark Up 13.5 95.7 Really Low 03:03:42 - 03:33:42 -1572
Cedarville 03:18:43 -28.7 Dark Up 13.7 95.7 Really Low 03:03:43 - 03:33:43 -1630
Fall River/Burney 03:18:46 -27.7 Dark Up 12.8 94.8 Really Low 03:03:46 - 03:33:46 -1666
Susanville 03:18:47 -28.2 Dark Up 13.4 95.1 Really Low 03:03:47 - 03:33:47 -1727
Greenville 03:18:48 -27.9 Dark Up 13.2 94.9 Really Low 03:03:48 - 03:33:48 -1750
Gimple 03:18:48 -28.0 Dark Up 13.3 94.9 Really Low 03:03:48 - 03:33:48 -1750
Quincy 03:18:48 -27.9 Dark Up 13.2 94.8 Really Low 03:03:48 - 03:33:48 -1768
Portola 03:18:48 -28.2 Dark Up 13.6 95.1 Really Low 03:03:48 - 03:33:48 -1782
Reno 03:18:48 -28.7 Dark Up 14.1 95.5 Really Low 03:03:48 - 03:33:48 -1810
Dunrhomin 03:18:27 -39.9 Dark Up 25.0 105.8 Low 03:03:27 - 03:33:27 -1817
CU-SBO 03:18:28 -39.8 Dark Up 25.0 105.7 Low 03:03:28 - 03:33:28 -1839
Carson City 03:18:49 -28.7 Dark Up 14.2 95.4 Really Low 03:03:49 - 03:33:49 -1842
Yerington 03:18:50 -29.1 Dark Up 14.7 95.8 Really Low 03:03:50 - 03:33:50 -1864
Gardnerville 03:18:50 -28.7 Dark Up 14.3 95.4 Really Low 03:03:50 - 03:33:50 -1865
Hawthorne 03:18:50 -29.5 Dark Up 15.2 96.0 Really Low 03:03:50 - 03:33:50 -1909
Lee Vining 03:18:52 -29.1 Dark Up 14.8 95.5 Really Low 03:03:52 - 03:33:52 -1958
Tonopah 03:18:50 -30.5 Dark Up 16.3 96.8 Really Low 03:03:50 - 03:33:50 -1960
Bishop 03:18:53 -29.5 Dark Up 15.5 95.8 Really Low 03:03:53 - 03:33:53 -2018
Beatty 03:18:52 -30.8 Dark Up 16.8 96.7 Really Low 03:03:52 - 03:33:52 -2071
Indian Springs 03:18:52 -31.6 Dark Up 17.7 97.3 Really Low 03:03:52 - 03:33:52 -2107
Henderson 03:18:52 -32.1 Dark Up 18.4 97.6 Really Low 03:03:52 - 03:33:52 -2162
Patrick 03:18:52 -32.9 Dark Up 19.3 98.1 Really Low 03:03:52 - 03:33:52 -2227
Laughlin/Bullhead City 03:18:54 -32.3 Dark Up 18.8 97.5 Really Low 03:03:54 - 03:33:54 -2247
Kingman/Dolan Springs 03:18:53 -32.7 Dark Up 19.2 97.9 Really Low 03:03:53 - 03:33:53 -2247
Mohave Valley 03:18:54 -32.3 Dark Up 18.8 97.4 Really Low 03:03:54 - 03:33:54 -2273
Lake Havasu City 03:18:55 -32.5 Dark Up 19.1 97.5 Really Low 03:03:55 - 03:33:55 -2313
Wildwood 03:19:01 -28.9 Dark Up 15.6 94.8 Really Low 03:04:01 - 03:34:01 -2326
Parker 03:18:56 -32.4 Dark Up 19.2 97.4 Really Low 03:03:56 - 03:33:56 -2347
Idyllwild 03:19:00 -30.4 Dark Up 17.2 95.8 Really Low 03:04:00 - 03:34:00 -2372
George/Scottsdale 03:18:53 -34.4 Dark Up 21.2 98.7 Low 03:03:53 - 03:33:53 -2401
Calipatria 03:18:59 -31.3 Dark Up 18.3 96.3 Really Low 03:03:59 - 03:33:59 -2438
Yuma 03:18:59 -32.0 Dark Up 19.1 96.7 Really Low 03:03:59 - 03:33:59 -2486

Azimuth is measured in degrees eastward from north. North is at an azimuth of 0, due East is at an azimuth of 90 degrees, due South is 180, and due West is 270.

Do not use the listing below for the RECON CPC 1100 telescopes. This is provided for other non-team facilities.

Star training set for 612688, (2026/01/01 03:15UT)
Object            RA         Dec     mag  sep  mel
Betelgeuse     05:55:10.3 +07:24:26  0.4 17.60  29
Alhena         06:37:42.8 +16:23:56  1.9 13.39  33
PPM 151953     07:07:06.4 +04:54:37  5.9  0.48  44
PPM 151861     07:04:22.7 +04:34:19  7.4  0.33  44
PPM 151913     07:05:51.6 +04:52:23  9.5  0.16  44
612688         07:05:13.3 +04:49:42 16.6        44
Positions are for J2000

Event circumstances last updated at 2022/05/04 23:13:01 UT

Marc W. Buie, Southwest Research Institute

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